All the big tech layoffs of 2023Amazon, Google and Microsoft are just some of those cutting jobs.By J. Fingas, 02.03.2023
California judge says Google's non-disclosure agreements violate state lawWorkers might soon be allowed to talk about their old jobs.By J. Fingas, 01.15.2022
Three Google workers sue over alleged violations of 'don't be evil' mottoThe former employees said the company's policy was binding.By J. Fingas, 11.30.2021
Amazon workers fired for cannabis use can reapply for jobsAmazon sees the move as both more equitable and better for business. By J. Fingas, 09.22.2021
Study suggests Facebook shows users different job ads based on their genderGender identity seemed to impact whether someone saw an employment ad for NVIDIA or Netflix.By K. Holt, 04.09.2021
Massachusetts sues Uber and Lyft for identifying drivers as contractorsIt follows a similar lawsuit in California.By K. Holt, 07.14.2020
Apple report says the App Store supported $519 billion in sales last yearApple took no commission on most of it.By R. England, 06.16.2020
Uber built a tool to help its drivers find work at other companiesIt's another attempt to help drivers impacted by COVID-19.By C. Fisher, 04.06.2020
Judge says Instacart likely misclassified California workersInstacart may have to treat shoppers as employees, not contractors.By J. Fingas, 02.26.2020
Uber and Postmates sue California over gig worker lawThey claim the law is arbitrary and unconstitutional.By J. Fingas, 12.30.2019
Google fires employee activist amid protestsGoogle said she violated data policies, but supporters might not buy it.By J. Fingas, 11.25.2019
Uber has to pay New Jersey nearly $650 million in employment taxesThe state says drivers are employees, and wants Uber to pay accordingly.By J. Fingas, 11.14.2019
Microsoft workers say it's making progress on diversityThe changes are slight, but tangible.By J. Fingas, 11.12.2019
Lyft will give people free and discounted rides to job interviewsIt'll also help folks get to work and back until they pick up their first paycheck.By K. Holt, 10.17.2019
Amazon-owned Whole Foods cuts medical benefits for part-time workersThe parent company has a mixed history with its treatment of workers.By J. Fingas, 09.13.2019
Uber and Lyft drivers are striking over pay and job securityThey want the protections they've been denied in the gig economy.By J. Fingas, 05.08.2019
Uber will pay $20 million to settle drivers' lawsuitBut the drivers will still be regarded as independent contractors.By R. England, 03.13.2019
Apple's latest expansion puts it closer to its biggest rivalsApple's new sites will let it keep a close eye on Microsoft, Amazon and Qualcomm.By R. England, 12.13.2018
Amazon's two new headquarters will only be half-full of tech workersAnd the decision may mean more for Long Island City localsBy C. Velazco, 11.22.2018
Amazon increases its minimum wage to $15The bump will make a significant difference for its lowest-paid employees.By D. Cooper, 10.02.2018